Dog-friendly Hotels Cornwall

This contemporary, semi-detached holiday property is superbly located in the little coastal village of Downderry, on the South Cornwall coast. The property is ideal for families with children looking for a lovely, summer beach holiday, whilst also being warm and cosy in the winter months. Dogs are welcome, and the beach at Downderry, which is just a 5-minute walk, is dog friendly throughout the entire year. Heading west along the coast is Looe, a popular fishing village with a sandy beach, pubs, cafés and shops. Here, you can also fish, go crabbing or take a boat trip from the quay. Enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea overlooking the sea at Talland Bay or explore Polperro, with its narrow streets and pretty cottages nestling around the harbour. East from Downderry is the coastal road to Rame Head with spectacular views overlooking Whitsand Bay, a 5-mile stretch of sand and rocks. Beach ¼ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

The perfect home from home for that family holiday you’ve been meaning to escape on, Lavender Hill House is a spacious, four bedroom property with special touches throughout to make a stay that little bit special.
If it’s been too long since you took time out together, the bright, open plan living space makes a welcoming place to curl up in front of the wood burner and while away an evening over a glass of bubbly. When the sun comes out to play, step outside onto the terrace and enjoy the aroma of a barbecue cooking while you admire the views across Whitsand Bay and savour the moment.
When night falls and your beds beckon, the master bedroom’s home to a super-king bed, and with views across the bay it’s the perfect space to forget the world and enjoy some true time out after a busy day.
With a setting in the friendly village of Downderry, Lavender Hill House is perfect for those of you who love to spend a holiday wandering, shoes in hand, along pretty beaches and enjoying the kind of walks that take you off the beaten track. Close to some of Cornwall’s most spectacular countryside and within easy reach of the historic city of Plymouth, Downderry makes a picturesque base for a break with friends or your extended family.

Searching for the perfect pet-friendly cottage by the coast? Hawks Ridge is one you definitely need to add to your wish list. Standing detached in a hillside position overlooking Downderry Beach, you can savour sea views from nearly every window. It’s a view we guarantee you won’t tire of admiring.
Refurbished in 2019, Hawks Ridge is beautifully co-ordinated, creating a comfortable yet stylish family holiday home. Adding to its charm, it’s furnished with quirky seaside decorations, including two wooden bunnies on the twin bedroom wall! The open plan living areas provide plenty of space for a family of six to relax, dine and enjoy the games and toys available.
In an evening, the best place to be is on the balcony. Here you can watch the stunning sea vistas as the sun begins to set. There’s also an enclosed garden with patio and decking areas, too. When the evening draws to a close, you can choose from three comfortable bedrooms. The master bedroom also has an en suite shower room, offering that extra bit of privacy.
Downderry’s dog-friendly beach is less than a mile away, meaning the whole family, including your pet, can enjoy a stay here. On the way back from the beach, make sure you stop off at the pub for some delicious pub grub or try the local restaurant. Hawks Ridge sounds like the perfect coastal retreat, doesn’t it?

Nestled within the owner’s private grounds, adjoining the dog-friendly beach and enjoying stunning sea views, this wonderful holiday home is in the most fabulous location for fun-filled family holidays and allows some flexibility of twin or double beds on request.
West Yardley (UK31200) accommodates up to 11 guests. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom an en-suite wet room with shower seat and grab rails, ideal for those with mobility issues. On the first floor are a family bathroom and a further three bedrooms, one of which boasts a private balcony, tea making facilities and an en-suite shower room. The open plan living space features a good-sized kitchen area and a living area with a sofa bed.
The property features a private terrace accessed from the living area, offering marvellous sea views. Outside, there is a direct beach frontage and the properties are privately situated in established gardens, commanding an outstanding 180-degree panorama over the waters. Outside in the beautiful gardens the house has its own garden furniture with a barbecue, perfect for summer evenings. There is storage available for bikes or beach equipment, and an outside shower and dog washing station. Within the private grounds are a number of seating areas including a beach shack which features a rather impressive wood burner. Named Beach View, by night you can sit and enjoy the sunset and the silver moonlight shimmering on the sea.
The lovely village of Downderry features a restaurant, pub, coffee shop and a small shop all within a short walk. Ramblers will enjoy the scenic coastal footpath leading to the charming fishing ports and villages with quays. Looe is within easy reach and scenic Polperro is an enchanting village with quaint, traffic-free lanes and a fishing harbour surrounded with traditional inns and fisherman’s cottages. Take a stroll through the beautiful valley and woodland heading towards Hessenford or explore the coast and its fascinating rock pools between Downderry and Seaton, where there are pubs and a beach café. As one of the most easily accessed parts of Cornwall, you can usually expect to be on the beach just an hour after the Exeter M5 junction 31. Beach 50 yards. Shop and restaurant 170 yards, pub 100 yards.
East Yardley House is in the same spacious grounds so the properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 19 guests.

Welcome to Chy An Littleton, a beautiful 19th-century country house in the charming east Cornish village of Tideford. The stunning Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is nearby, whilst the sheer beauty of Dartmoor and mystical and atmospheric Bodmin Moor are both a short drive away. To the south, just 6 miles distant, explore the family-friendly beach at Seaton, with its delightful country park, or Downderry with its endless rockpools. To the east, the small fishing village of Portwrinkle awaits, with its Finnygook beach, a favourite for surfers. The harbour town of Looe, with its narrow streets, boutique shops, pubs, and restaurants is a must-visit, whilst picture-perfect Polperro, once notorious for smuggling long, long ago, has pretty cottages winding down to the sea. The historic naval city of Plymouth can be reached just 20 minutes away, with its plethora of attractions, including the Barbican, National Maritime Aquarium, the UK’s largest, and The Box and its buzzing marinas.
Your holiday home has been thoughtfully furnished and decorated throughout. There is much originality, including feature fireplaces and beamed ceilings. There is a cosy living room with super comfortable seating and a separate utility room, plus a full-size family bathroom comprising both bath and shower. The open plan kitchen/dining room provides a wonderful family space, with a superb level of appliances and a large dining table for up to ten guests, whilst four of the exquisite five double bedrooms are en-suite, with bath and shower or both, which includes the fabulous penthouse, the largest room with its own spa bath. There are wonderful kingsize beds, with quality linens and the décor in each room carefully chosen to exude a blend of sophistication and style. The outside space provides a lovely courtyard area and larger raised garden, sun-soaked for much of the day, whilst adjacent, you will find a traditional, warm, and friendly Cornish village pub, serving a wide variety of food and drink. Wherever your adventures take you here, return home to the elegance that is Chy An Littleton; relax, recharge, and look forward to whatever tomorrow might bring!

Beautiful views along the Cornish coast greet visitors to this single-storey, light and spacious property. The property features a split level, open plan living and dining area, each with bi-fold doors opening out onto patio areas, affording stunning sea views, with gardens front and back. Dog friendly, this is the perfect place from which to explore this unique part of Cornwall.
The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable all year round with a wood burner and central heating. Standing on the headland above the picturesque village of Port Gaverne, the house is a few steps from the north Cornwall coastal path. The beach at Port Gaverne is a 6-7 minute walk away and a little further is Port Isaac, with its huddle of slate houses and narrow alleyways.
The state-of-the-art kitchen is great for catering and cooking the fresh local produce. There are two excellent fish shops in Port Isaac that sell their daily catch of fish and shellfish; specialities are crab and lobster.
Local lamb, beef and pork are all available at the nearby farm shop, which has wonderful views overlooking the sea.
Famous now as the setting for the TV series ’Doc Martin’, Port Isaac is a working fishing village with shops, bars and several top-quality restaurants.
This area is now renowned as a ’foodie paradise’, with several celebrity chefs located here and the area is very well served by a whole variety of dining places to fit every pocket.
Close by is a hotel and next door is a bistro, which has indoor and outdoor dining. There are two Michelin starred restaurants in Port Isaac run by Nathan Outlaw. Nearby in Padstow is Paul Ainsworth’s Michelin starred restaurant and he has a great pub too. Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and Cookery School are in Padstow. Rick Stein also has a number of other restaurants with varying price ranges.
This is an ideal spot for those who enjoy coastal walks, bird watching, golf, fishing, surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling or just lazing on the beach. Polzeath’s famous surf attracts all comers, and its glorious sandy beach is just a short drive away. The cliffs, caves and rock pools are a children’s paradise.
Within an easy drive are Padstow, Tintagel, Boscastle, Bude and Wadebridge.
Wadebridge hosts one end of the Camel Trail, with a 5-mile dedicated cycle ride to Padstow on the old railway track, alongside the picturesque Camel Estuary. To the north stands Tintagel’s medieval castle and the quaint fishing village of Boscastle, with Crackington Haven and Bude a little further on. Inland lies Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Moor, the setting for the ’Poldark’ stories.
A few minutes’ walk away is a water sports centre, Cornish Rock Tors, based on the beach at Port Gaverne. They offer kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering for individuals and groups. Polzeath’s famous surf attracts all comers, and its glorious sandy beach is just a short drive away. Water sports can be enjoyed at Rock, from where a passenger ferry crosses the Camel Estuary to the town of Padstow. Daymer Bay has another glorious sandy beach, and the golf course at St Enodoc is open to the public. John Betjeman, the late Poet Laureate, is buried at St Enodoc Church, with its twisted spire.
An ideal location. Dog friendly, this is the perfect setting for families to have fun and explore this unique part of Cornwall. Shop, pub, and restaurant nearby.